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Matthew Land

Matthew Land

AHPRA

Australia

Practical, compassionate counselling for change

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At a glance

Credentials
AHPRA
Registration
AHPRA, Australia / PSY0000990840
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Australia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

    • Motivation-focused
    • Skills-based
    • Compassionate listening

    About Matthew

    Matthew Land is an AHPRA-credentialled counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and depression. He keeps things respectful and compassionate and works to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.

    Matthew adapts conversations and plans to suit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. He draws on practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and make changes that matter. Motivational Interviewing is part of how he helps people find motivation and take steps when change feels hard.

    He also works with attachment-related concerns, abandonment worries, body image problems and caregiver stress. Communication difficulties, guilt, shame and issues around impulsivity are common topics in his sessions. Matthew offers straightforward strategies for panic and mood symptoms, as well as support for obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviours.

    Sessions are shaped around what each person brings and their goals for therapy. He aims to listen without judgement and to help people build small, practical steps forward. Matthew encourages realistic pacing so change fits with everyday life.

    If you’re unsure where to begin, Matthew invites you to take the first step and complete the short matching questionnaire to connect and arrange a time to talk.

  2. How Matthew’s approaches work in online therapy

    Matthew uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and to build personal motivation for those steps. This approach is conversational and respectful, and it can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking action.

    He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and on choosing actions that align with values. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current reactions.

    Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Matthew will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then tailor methods together in a collaborative way. He aims to adapt the pace and tools to the person's life and readiness for change.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a day at work. It also lets people use approaches like ACT and Motivational Interviewing in the moment where everyday choices happen.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Australia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Matthew commonly help with?

    He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and depression, plus related areas like body image and isolation.

    What is his style of therapy like?

    He uses a practical, person-focused approach that blends conversational support with skill-building exercises and gentle challenge.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    Matthew has 12 years of professional experience working with people across a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He is credentialled with AHPRA and is based in Australia.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions charged and paid?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

    How do I start therapy with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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